I just ordered one of these universal clip style mounts. I get my N5 tomorrow and the mount on Tuesday. I'll let you guys know how well it works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYNRJOE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Update: Here's an overview of the mount and my thoughts:
My first impressions are good. Good enough that, for about 11 dollars, I ordered a second one just now.
It mounts to smooth surfaces via a very grippy suction cup. It has some sort of sticky coating on the rubber. Once it's stuck it's not going to come off very easily. The phone itself is held by a giant spring-loaded clip, which has a nice amount of tension.
(excuse the quality of my GNex camera )
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
All the ports and buttons are still accessible while mounted.
I'm using it in conjunction with a Spigen Slim Armor case. The angled edges of the case fit the clamp very nicely.
There's a swiveling ball-joint on the back that lets you position it how you please. You can even tilt it far enough so you can use the camera without it being blocked.
How it looks in landscape
Overall, it's a pretty good mount for the price. It is all plastic, though. So it might wear out or break over time, but it's so cheap that replacing it won't be a big deal. As a cheap universal mount, I recommend it. :good:
Them type thing I found wobble around a lot, hope it OK for you though
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
rosswaa said:
Them type thing I found wobble around a lot, hope it OK for you though
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here's hoping.
It was cheap enough to give it a try.
I received the mount today. Just updated my original post with a quick review.
Related
Ok, after lots of attempts at using universal mounts, I took matters into my own hands. I ordered a NUVI250w mount off ebay for $5 shipped. It arrived from China and was a bit too far apart.
I softened the plastic by heating it slightly (use a heatgun or the like) and slightly bend the tabs inward. As I use an innocase, I didn't have to bend much. I then used a bit of heatshrink tubing to add a bit of grip to the tabs, and really snug it up.
This is the final product.
It is as snug as any GPS, and has the added benefit that the camera can work through the windshield.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/4793474889/
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Cool, good thought on the heat shrink. So are you going to run car charger to the cig lighter then?
Looks nice.
Sent from the bathroom on my EVO
Was it loose with a case or naked? I use a innocase so I am wondering.
Thanks.
Sent from my EVO 4G using Tapatalk
Keanen said:
Was it loose with a case or naked? I use a innocase so I am wondering.
Thanks.
Sent from my EVO 4G using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, worse without case.
sablesurfer said:
Cool, good thought on the heat shrink. So are you going to run car charger to the cig lighter then?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, I picked up a cg adaptor for a Palm that RS was closing out, and hard wired it into the car. I have homelink (garage door opener) so power was already there. Will try to get a pic in action.
I look forward to the picture.
Sent from my EVO 4G
looks like great innovation ... hows this holding up?
evo staying in the holder after bumps and all ?
Very creative, good idea.
As the Official car mount isn't out till January and currently costs £50 (no way am I paying that much) I decided to go down the cheapo route. So as the Nokia CR-115 proved popular with GS2 users and the Nexus is only 1.8mm wider I ordered one at £5.88.
Can't get any pictures of it in daylight till the weekend so here they are at night.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Out of the box it's an extremely tight fit with the Nexus, but trimming down the generously sized 'cushions' allows for a better fit.
As you'd expect of a Nokia product, it's well designed and built well.
Looks pretty good. I much more prefer the official case design, but not $70 more. haha
Looks like a good idea for me until Brodit release their model. Does it not press the volume button though?
Got this here. Works fine. I personally cut the rubber a bit on both sides.
I thought I take a risk on one of the clingo mounts. My worry was as the back of the phone has rubber texture it wouldn't work well, but very impressed so far..
Do you think I could use this case with a Diztronic TPU case if I cut the rubber enough? Thanks.
I'll be looking for a decent car mount soon
Not seen many good ones about
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
mingoid said:
Looks like a good idea for me until Brodit release their model. Does it not press the volume button though?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope.
cecho said:
Do you think I could use this case with a Diztronic TPU case if I cut the rubber enough? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I had room to spare with the rubber using this case.
I am after a mount which will clip onto a car vent and hold my Galaxy Note. Can anyone recommend any please?
I had the clingo car vent mount for a while and loved it. It didn't leave sticky residue but still held on the device by simply sticking it onto the pad. (yes, it really held it up quite well). However, due to the heat down here in Florida, the pad became overly sticky and began to deteriorate. So my recommendation would be to purchase the clingo if you live in an area that doesn't get too hot during the day, or you are able to bring it inside when you are not using it (it has a quick release on it).
Clingo Vent Mount
I just ordered this (granted it will be used for my Galaxy tab 7.7), but I will report back when I get it.
http://www.mountguys.com/Universal_Car_Air_Vent_Swivel_Mount_for_Tablets_p/mfx47-sbh-tab001.htm
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-sw...msung-note-i9220-gt-n7000-black-117089?item=2
$6 shipped. Worth a try.
I have this same one in car...works very well...I am looking for a good protective case tho and if it's a faff to take off the vent holder will be no good !!!!
cheerz
T
After a lot of head scratching, I use the Tetrax air vent mount. Worked fine with my HD2 and now my Note with a Case Mate tough case on - works brilliantly. The magnets do not affect phone performance.
Arkon has a vent mount that will work for the Note:
http://www.arkon.com/megagrip/megagrip-air-vent-mount.html
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Thanks for all of those replies guys. I've actually ended up going for a Mountek 'CD Slot' mount due to many raving reviews around here in general car mount threads.
My Xoom came with a Cyber Acoustics leather case. It has a lot of advantages, is very well made, but I would like something that simply protects the case and allows me to use the HD audio dock, without removing it. Access to all the ports and the power button is an obvious "must have". Grippy back surface would be a plus. I was looking at the Body Glove Phantom, but they don't seem to be available any more. Does anyone have a recommendation?
I have an Incipio shell. Works very well.
I went to look at the Incipio cases. They have at least 3 made for the xoom. One described as the kickstand case, one called feather ultralight hardshell, and one called Silicrylic. It never can be easy can it?
Heh. I have the red Featherlight.
If less is more, there is always the gel case. All ports (apart from SD card slot I think) are open.
kcrudup said:
Heh. I have the red Featherlight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks Kenny,
I bought the featherlight and it's just what i was looking for...well made, secure fit, not cluttered with features that just add bulk.
dweezle said:
I bought the featherlight and it's just what i was looking for
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, I must have bought 5 or 6 Xoom cases in the time I've had it, and this one is the one I've settled with (I'd better buy a spare while I still can, come to think of it).
What I use when carrying it around is this case, which has a pouch that I keep a small BT keyboard in, as well as my USB OTG cable and a cleaning cloth.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Yust use the gel case
If you have an OtterBox Commuter on your One, and a spare dash mount cradle for a Garmin Nuvi GPS(mine was a 205, I think...), your phone will snap into the cradle like it was MADE FOR IT.
I discovered this because my Nuvi died, and after I took it out of the cradle, I was thinking to myself, "this doesn't look that much wider than my One...". And sho-nuff, the One snapped right in.
Perfect for using it for Google Maps, but also just about anything else hands-free, and a perfect dash-cam if I ever get pulled over by some crooked cop! Enjoy!
can you order the mount separate? I've been looking for a dash cam mount, but most of the universal ones are too bulky and I feel like they'd "un-class" the interior of my car haha.
xzyragon said:
can you order the mount separate? I've been looking for a dash cam mount, but most of the universal ones are too bulky and I feel like they'd "un-class" the interior of my car haha.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here you go dude, found it on Amazon in 15 seconds!
http://www.amazon.com/ChargerCity-W...83447126&sr=8-2&keywords=garmin+nuvi+205+dash
I'm telling you guys, it's fantastic. I'm getting a UAG case in a couple days, anxious to see if it fits that, as well.
This mount below also works great with cases. I have a commuter case and a dodge ram so dash is long and windshield to far away to use short mount like OP listed.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketf...lack/9953877.p?id=1218200308619&skuId=9953877
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Ya its $20 bucks, could prolly find cheaper elsewhere but it is very sturdy, not a cheesy cheapy!!
I just tried it out and you're right! It fits perfectly! Thanks for the tip!
Sent from my red ✯ HTC ⊙ne ✯
I use RAM mounts and their x grip cradle for my phones. Very stable even during 1g cornering forces on track days.